November and December have been months of worms, garlic, calendula flowers, and even a windstorm, each playing a role in the learning at...

With the vibrant colours of crimson reds, golden yellows, and fiery oranges decorating the garden, we are reminded of how fortunate we...

Once upon a time, in the heart of Wickaninnish Community School, there was a magical garden full of wonders and surprises. This June, the...

March has been a month of delight in our gardens! We found ourselves immersed in the soothing embrace of nature's warmth, nurturing our...

Written by Paula, TCFI's Garden Coordinator: Throughout the month of February, the focus for our Little Green Thumbs Garden Clubs at...

Reflecting on the past year fills us with immense pride as we witness how our program has flourished, primarily through the cultivation...

Welcome to New Year 2024 at Wickaninnish Community School Garden Programs, where the anticipation of getting outside and feeling and...

November has whisked by in a whirlwind of vibrant colours, inspiring growth, and discoveries within our school gardens. As we reflect on...

We had an exceptionally successful apple pie contest at our annual Harvest Celebration this year, featuring participants from 8 years old...

Welcome back teachers, students, and senior volunteers to the Wickaninnish Community School Garden! September in our garden is one of our...

Happy Spring! May has been brimming with fun and exciting activities with our Green Thumbs and Intergenerational Garden Club. On May the...

April Showers brings May Flowers and Mushrooms, is the tune we have been singing around our gardens at Wickaninnish Community School this...

1. How long have you been gardening on the West Coast? I started working in gardens on the West Coast in the 90's. 2. What's growing in...

I am Daniel Lamarche, and I have been gardening most of my life, and for more than 40 years on the West Coast. For the last 4 years, I...

1. What's your name and how long have you been gardening on the West Coast? I'm Sandi Rideout and I moved to Tofino in July 2003. After...

And it’s April … just like that. On the coast there’s always a chance for nasty weather, but April is usually a good time to really get...

We began March with heaps of snow covering our gardens. One last little rest until the sun came out and melted it away to all our...

Finally … it’s time to plan! As the weather warms, it’s time to get your seed packets out and start sowing. There are a few guidelines...

We have been exploring seeds, winter sowing, germination techniques and cooking this past month with our in-class, after-school and...

Happy new year! It’s late January and the start of the 2023 growing season. Although it is cold, rainy, and dull out there, there are...